1773 Seward Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

The property at 1773 Seward Avenue in Clason Point, owned by Jose Pena, is a 2-story, 3-unit building constructed in 1920. The building has experienced recurring issues with lighting and heat/hot water systems, particularly during 2019 when multiple complaints were filed regarding no lighting conditions, some marked as emergencies, and a lack of heat or hot water.

These incidents were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), though access was sometimes denied for inspections. A rodent-related complaint was filed in December 2023, though the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found no violations upon inspection. Significantly, the building has several outstanding violations related to illegal occupancy and conversion issues from 2018-2019, with multiple Environmental Control Board violations totaling over $82,500 in penalties, including $10,000 for failing to comply with a commissioner's order and $12,500 for work conducted without proper permits.

The property has also consistently failed to submit required annual bedbug reports from 2021-2024, resulting in open Class A violations. Other maintenance issues have been documented, including problems with a refrigerator (2019), electrical systems, and various building code violations related to heating systems and building access. While there's been a recent rodent complaint that was investigated, the property has maintained positive inspection results for rodent control in both 2023 and 2010.